Rams-Saints Trade Buzz Gaining Steam As QB Questions Linger
The New Orleans Saints have some serious question marks at quarterback. After Derek Carr's retirement and a lengthy quarterback battle, head coach Kellen Moore opted to name Spencer Rattler the starter in New Orleans.
While Rattler hasn't been great, he hasn't been bad either, so the Saints will likely roll forward with him. However, there's a chance they could look to add a veteran to the team in order to boost their offense.
Bailey Bassett of ClutchPoints recently suggested the Saints could pursue Jimmy Garoppolo, the backup quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams, to bolster Coach Moore's quarterback room this season.
Saints could pursue Rams' Jimmy Garoppolo to bolster QB room
"The New Orleans Saints need some leadership in their quarterback room. The team’s two quarterbacks under contract are Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, who are sophomore and rookie signal callers, respectively," Bassett wrote. "The Saints aren’t in a position to win games this year, so they might as well continue throwing the youngsters into the fire in an effort to spark development. However, a guiding light in the form of a veteran quarterback could be beneficial for both Rattler and Shough.
"Jimmy Garoppolo is one of the best backup quarterbacks in the NFL. Trading for him could help in the development of Rattler and/or Shough, although it is possible that the Saints will find a new quarterback after the season. The one thing that could prevent a Garoppolo trade is the fact that Matthew Stafford came into the season with back problems, so the Rams may want to hold on to their backup."
This would be a bit of a head-scratcher for the Saints, as Garoppolo wouldn't take them to the Super Bowl. In fact, he might not be too much of an upgrade over Rattler, especially in the long term.
But if Moore and the coaching staff are worried about Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough, there's a chance they want a move like this to be made. At the very least, it would add solid depth to the team. The Saints could start Rattler until he proves to be a bad option. At that point, they'd be able to turn the season over to Garoppolo instead of forcing Shough to take the reins.
Red Sox-Kyle Schwarber Reunion Rumors Already Heating Up
It's very clear that the Boston Red Sox have a need for a big bat in the middle of the lineup and that they are going to try their best this offseason to fill the hole.
Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said as much on Monday while speaking to the media. He spoke about a handful of topics, including why it's important for the organization to add a power hitter this offseason.
"I think someone who is a threat who can hit in the middle of the order, can lengthen our lineup, is going to be something we’re going to pursue,” Breslow said. “That is absolutely a path to improving our team."
With the season winding down, speculation started to build about how former Boston slugger Kyle Schwarber fits a need the organization has. He had 56 homers and 132 RBIs in 2025 with the Philadelphia Phillies. Those were both the high-marks of his career to the point so there's no way to know if he can carry that momentum into 2026, but FanSided's Robert Murray reported that he's heard that Boston is interested in bringing the slugger back to town.
The Red Sox should reunite with Kyle Schwarber
"First of all, the Boston Red Sox and Kyle Schwarber," Murray said. "Everyone that I'm talking to here believes that the Red Sox are going to be a big player for Schwarber this offseason. And that is absolutely the team to watch for him. Though, a reunion with the Philadelphia Phillies is very possible."
Murray is reporting from the General Manager Meetings and this isn't the first time he has mentioned Boston as a fit for Schwarber.
The Red Sox have made it very clear that they are looking to add a big bat. Schwarber definitely fits that description. Imagine if the Red Sox somehow could add him to be the team's designated hitter while also re-signing Alex Bregman to play third base? That would be the best-case scenario.
If that were to become reality, the Red Sox's lineup would be set. There have been questions at first base, but Triston Casas has upside still at 25 years old. A lineup featuring Casas at first base, Marcelo Mayer at second base, Trevor Story at shortstop, Bregman at third base, Ceddanne Rafaela in center field, Roman Anthony at a corner outfield spot, either Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreu at the other, Carlos Narváez at catcher, and Schwarber as DH would be enough to compete for a title right now.
It's easy to take the rumors and think ahead, but a deal hasn't been signed or anything of that nature. As of right now, this is just an exciting idea that Boston absolutely should be all over, and it sounds like it will be.
